Éva (en. Eva)

/e.va/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Common feminine first name.
Éva is a very popular name in France.
Éva est un prénom très populaire en France.
Reference to the first woman according to the Bible.
In Genesis, Éva is Adam's companion.
Dans la Genèse, Éva est la compagne d'Adam.
Symbolic of creation and femininity.
Éva represents the origin of humanity.
Éva représente l'origine de l'humanité.

Etymology

The name Éva comes from the Hebrew 'Chava' which means 'living.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Éva and the apple
Reference to the biblical story of Éva and the Garden of Eden.
Éva et la pomme
The first woman
Éva is often referred to as the first woman in religious texts.
La première femme

Related Words

Adam
First man according to the Bible with whom Éva is associated.
Adam
serpent
Symbolic animal that seduced Éva according to Genesis.
serpent
Garden of Eden
Place where Éva lived with Adam.
jardin d'Éden

Slang Meanings

A girl with character.
This Éva does not let herself be pushed around.
Cette Éva ne se laisse pas faire.
Generally used to describe an attractive woman.
Look at that Éva, she attracts all the attention.
Regarde cette éva, elle attire tous les regards.